I was born in The Bronx and, for the first 22 years of my life, lived within walking distance of Yankee Stadium. I spent the next four years in the United States Air Force. When I finished my tour of duty, I starting working on Wall Street. My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2011. I am now retired and I enjoy spending time with our two sons and a daughter, and, especially, with our eight grandchildren. I'm at the gym a couple of days a week, and can still play a decent game of racquetball.